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Mission-critical activities and updates related to Medicare Open Enrollment will continue during the government shutdown. Some other updates on this website may be delayed or limited. Your Medicare benefits and coverage will continue as before, and you can go to your doctor and access the health care services you need.

What's covered?

Talk to your doctor or other health care provider and ask if Medicare will cover the test, item, or service you need.

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Ask your doctor or healthcare provider how much your test, item, or service will cost.

Your doctor may recommend services that Medicare does not cover or offers too frequently. This could end up in additional costs for you. Make sure to ask your doctor about the reasons for these recommendations and what Medicare will actually cover.

Specific amounts you could owe depend on:

  • Other insurance you may have

  • How much your doctor charges

  • If your doctor accepts assignment

  • The type of facility

  • Where you get your test, item, or service

Other ways to search

Use this list to search by procedure code (CPT/HCPCS) if you’re a Medicare contractor, provider, or other health care industry professional.